Residence in Chicago Neo Gothic Landmark | John Wiltgen

680 N. Lake Shore Drive is a neo-gothic style building conveniently located in Streeterville amongst the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus. Completed in 1926, it was originally the American Furniture Mart and then the world's largest building.

The building was converted into condominium and office space by David L. Paul between 1979-84. Paul hired Lohan Associates, Inc. (Dirk Lohan is the grandson of Mies van der Rohe) to be one of two architects to produce the architectural drawings. The design concept was Paul's. It is now home to 415 condo units divided amongst three separate condominium associations: the Tower, the Lake, and the South residences. There is also 420,000 sq ft (39,000 m2) of commercial office space, 65,000 sq ft (6,000 m2) of retail space, and seven levels of indoor parking.

Historic 680 Lake Shore Drive offers the best of city living in Streeterville with the lakefront just outside it's door. A full service building with amenities that include an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, a club-size newly-equipped exercise room, full service dry cleaners, and casual restaurant.

John Robert Wiltgen Design created the architectural drawings required for a total renovation of this 2,100 square foot (195 m2) 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence. The space needed to be organized and balanced to the extent that the risers allowed. The design team also selected all finishes, furniture and artwork for this project.